Paul Charles Henley, age 57, of Kiln, MS, died on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS, surrounded by family. He was born on April 28, 1968, to the late Charles and Paulette Henley of Kiln. He attended Hancock North Central and played football.

Paul, a selfless, caring, hardworking, determined, and strong willed, father figure who dedicated his life to his family and to his work. He was a logger and equipment operator at Henley Timber Company, Henley Trucking, and Henley Construction. He loved fishing, going to car races, watching the Dallas Cowboys and the Saints, cooking, working on vehicles and equipment, and spending time with family and friends.

On November 28, 1999, he married Judith "Judy" Fayard, and together they had one son: William "Billy" (Sherry) Henley.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Paulette Henley; his grandparents, William "Billy' and Eunice Moran Henley; his grandparents, Adolph "Johnny" and Mary "Lillian" Hall; his sister, Janet Marie Tomasich; his grandmother-in-law, Joyce Gwen; his father-in-law Earl Sullivan Fayard; and his sisters-in-law, Regina Henley and Wendy Fayard.

Paul is survived by his wife, Judy; his son, Billy (Sherry); his grandson, Silas Paul; his brothers, Russell, Daniel, and Jonathan; his sisters in-law, Thamitha "Tammy" (Robert) Ladner and Christina (Tlyer) Hansen; his brothers-in-law, Earl (Brandi) Fayard Matthew Fayard; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank family and friends for their support and prayers and Dr. Crittenden.